Samsung Galaxy S3 doesn't charge - you can do that

After a while, your Samsung Galaxy S3 may not charge. A defective battery does not necessarily have to blame for this. You can find out how to fix the problem in this practical tip.

Samsung Galaxy S3 doesn't charge: tips for troubleshooting

• First check whether the fault is with the charger or with the smartphone. To do this, connect the charger to another cell phone to check the functionality.
• If the charger does not work with another smartphone, you should replace it.
• Also use a working wall outlet and not a power strip.
• If the cable is working properly, you should carefully clean the microUSB port of your Samsung Galaxy S3. Use a small and thin object made of wood or plastic for this and proceed carefully.

Galaxy S3: charging does not start - what to do?

• If the device has not been used for a long time, the battery could have been deeply discharged. It may take a few minutes for the charging process to begin.
• If nothing continues to happen, a defect in the battery will become more and more realistic. However, first you should contact Samsung customer service.
• You can then consider whether you want to replace the device's battery. At Amazon, this costs around 13 euros.

In the next practical tip, you will learn what you can do if the battery of your Galaxy S3 runs out quickly.